Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albertii
ID:
892064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 7: 611 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891399

Common Names

  • Poa albertii
  • Albert's Bluegrass
  • Albert's Meadow-grass

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Description

Poa albertii (also called Albert's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Poa albertii is used in landscaping and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Poa albertii sub. kunlunensis (N.R.Cui) Olonova & G.H.Zhu
Poa albertii sub. arnoldii (Melderis) Olonova & G.H.Zhu
Poa albertii sub. poophagorum (Bor) Olonova & G.H.Zhu
Poa albertii sub. lahulensis (Bor) Olonova & G.H.Zhu
Poa alberti sub. alberti

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa albertii has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa albertii is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a low-growing grass that forms tufts of narrow, pointed leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Poa albertii

Poa albertii can be found in the mountains of the western United States, especially in the Rocky Mountains. It is a perennial grass that grows in alpine meadows and other high-altitude areas.

Poa albertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa albertii?

Poa albertii

What is the common name of Poa albertii?

Albert's bluegrass

Where is Poa albertii native to?

North America

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416445-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].